POWER SAVINGS IN SIMPLE AND COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANTS USING CLOSED-LOOP, EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEMS

摘要

Closed-loop, evaporative cooling systems are a cost-effective heat transfer technology in simple and combined cycle power plants. Utilizing proven technology, a closed-loop, evaporative cooler provides lower outlet temperatures, uses less plot space, and offers the ability to use poor quality water along with requiring significantly lower parasitic energy usage.